The Orissa High Court has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) and Cuttack Development Authority (CDA) regarding the maintenance of parks in Cuttack, stating that the agencies' reports do not accurately reflect the conditions on the ground. During a hearing on May 21, the special bench, comprising Justices K R Mohapatra and V Narasingh, highlighted glaring deficiencies, such as the absence of basic amenities like drinking water and clean toilets in the parks. The court's concerns were initially raised on April 23 by Satyabrata Mohanty, a member of the High Court Bar Association (HCBA). Following the hearing, the court directed the CMC to submit a fresh compliance affidavit by July 13, with the HCBA tasked to verify the claims. The court also noted specific complaints regarding Biju Pattanaik Park, where sanitation and lighting were deemed inadequate. CMC's city engineer assured the court of personal supervision over improvements in park facilities and cleanliness, emphasizing the urgency of addressing these civic issues.